Casual Cashier - Northgate

Dis-Chem Pharmacies; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A retail pharmacy company in Randburg is seeking an experienced Casual Cashier for their Northgate store. The role involves supporting customer service at the point of sale, processing transactions accurately, and maintaining cash management standards. Ideal candidates must have a Grade 12 certificate, a minimum of 6 months of cashier experience, and strong English skills. The position requires working retail hours and being a South African citizen.

Benefits

Market-related salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Staff account

Qualifications

• A minimum of 6 months cashier or till operations experience.
• Strong command of the English language required.
• Reliable transport or proximity to the store.

Responsibilities

• Support customer service at point of sale.
• Record customer transactions accurately.
• Handle cash flow and maintain cash drawers.

Skills

Cashier experience

Computer literacy

Numerical skills

Customer service

Emotional intelligence

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Job description

Job Title

Casual Cashier - Northgate

Overview

Dis-Chem Pharmacies requires experienced Casual Cashiers for their Store in Northgate. Support customer service at point of sale while ensuring a world-class shopping experience.

Record customer transactions on the Dis-Chem operating system according to company policies & standard operating procedures, with zero tolerance toward inaccuracies & elimination of fraud risk.

Essential

• Grade 12 / Matric
• A minimum of 6 months’ experience cashier / till operations experience
• Computer literate – MS Office
• Sound numerical skills
• Strong command of the English language
• Basic customer service
• Willing and able to work retail hours

Job Description

• Adhere to Dis-Chem’s customer service policies and procedures
• Establish a professional relationship with customers
• Report customer complaints and compliments to the Frontline Supervisor, or store management
• Adhere to the customer turnover hourly rate
• Be aware of current sales and promotions
• Ensure colleagues and customers are not exposed to any risk
• Carry out and manage Dis-Chem 5 star communication principles
• Be responsible for cash flow
• Ensure all line voids and price changes are approved and signed off by the supervisor
• Exchange merchandise for customers and accept returned goods by customers when authorised to do so
• Transact all purchases – receive and process all payments (cash, bank cards, vouchers, coupons, other forms of payments) accepted by Dis-Chem
• Process all loyalty cards including those of our accelerator partners (Discovery Health Care, Medihelp Lifestage, Momentum Multiply, Legacy Lifestyle, ABSA Rewards and eBucks)
• Ensure cash is placed in drop safe according to Dis-Chem’s SOPs
• Ensure usage of your code and password is restricted to only you; is safe, and is changed regularly
• Ensure all outgoing stock / items / scripts are scanned and paid for
• Ensure that all money is strictly kept safely and securely inside the till
• Handle daily takings confidentially, and only discuss with management
• Be alert, recognise and report suspicious behaviour to management
• Address queries regarding store merchandise
• Adhere to Dis-Chem’s security policies and procedures

Competencies: Essential

• In-depth knowledge of operating cash registers, and maintaining cash drawers
• Knowledge of processing sales, refunds and payments
• Strong command of English (written and oral)
• Accuracy
• Attention to detail
• Presentable
• Emotional intelligence
• Social awareness
• Accountability
• Problem-solving
• Analyse basic reports
• Trustworthy and honest
• Time management

Advantageous

• Third additional language

Special conditions of employment

• Willing and able to work retail hours
• Reliable transport and / or reside in close proximity to the store
• South African citizen
• Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits

• Market-related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

Closing Date 17 September 2025